Converted rice

WTF is converted rice?

I'm really annoyed to find that this new slow-cooker recipe book i got in the post this morning is an American book... American measurements, terminology, and weird ingredients that i'm sure we dont get here. 

Most of the terminology i remember, or can work out... but 'converted rice'? 

If anyone knows, please reply... thanks!

Uncle Ben's...


"converted rice = parboiled rice  Notes:   This is a good compromise between nutritious brown rice and tender, fast-cooking white rice.  Converted rice is steamed before it's husked, a process that causes the grains to absorb many of the nutrients from the husk.  When cooked, the grains are more nutritious, firmer, and less clingy than white rice grains.   Uncle Ben's is a well-known brand.  Substitutes:  brown rice (more nutritious, takes longer to cook) OR white rice (less nutritious, stickier, takes less time to cook) "

I personally don't like Uncle Ben's but there you go.

Thanks... Do you think i could substitute normal basmati rice for 'converted rice' in a recipe... or would that not work?

Since Basmati tends to cook quicker than standard short grain or long grain rice I don't see the harm in trying it.

I'd be more concerned with the texture if left for too long in a slow cooker, but that goes for any rice.

Does the recipe say to add it towards the end?


 

i'll dig up the recipe when i hve more time and post again when i find it.... thanks for your help.

Any time!